- Alpine A110 R Ultime is flagship model of A110
- New sports activities automotive packs 345-hp 1.8-liter turbo-4
- Pricing begins at 265,000 euros (roughly $289,000)
Alpine’s sole mannequin on sale at current is the mid-engine A110, however the good-looking sports activities automotive is on its approach out shortly and Alpine is marking the height of efficiency with the A110 R Ultime, a hardcore flagship restricted to simply 110 items worldwide.
The A110 R Ultime made its debut on Monday on the 2024 Paris auto present, the place Alpine introduced a beginning value of 265,000 euros (roughly $289,000). And for patrons with extra-deep pockets, Alpine will supply 15 examples completed in a blue fade. This model is priced at 330,000 euros ($360,000).
Deliveries of the A110 R Ultime in markets the place Alpine operates begin subsequent yr. The U.S. is not one of many markets however Alpine plans to begin gross sales right here in 2027, seemingly with a pair of electrical crossovers.
The A110 R Ultime stands out with its flics on the entrance fascia, small stabilizing fin on the engine cowl, massive rear wing with guide adjustment, the addition of a ducktail spoiler, and body-colored baffles, or air curtains, on the flanks of the rear fascia.
2025 Alpine A110 R Ultime
Different efficiency options embrace an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system, Öhlins adjustable dampers, an AP Racing brake package deal, and cast wheels (18-inch entrance and 19-inch rear) shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Energy comes from the A110’s 1.8-liter turbo-4, rated right here at 345 hp, or about 50 hp greater than what the engine produces within the lesser A110 R and A110 S fashions. The only real transmission supplied within the A110 vary is a 7-speed dual-clutch computerized, and that is unchanged within the A110 R Ultime, though some tweaks had been made to deal with the brand new automotive’s larger torque racing of 310 lb-ft.
Utilizing launch management, the A110 R Ultime will dash from 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds, based on Alpine.
The A110 R Ultime has further significance for Alpine because it additionally anticipated to mark the top of the highway for gasoline powertrains on the model. Alpine is engaged on seven new fashions for launch this decade, and all shall be electrical autos. These will embrace the lately revealed A290 scorching hatch, an A390 compact crossover which was previewed on the Paris auto present by a thinly veiled idea model, and an electrical successor to the A110. Alpine additionally used the Paris present to current a supercar idea powered by a hydrogen engine that Alpine might find yourself utilizing in motorsports.
